Hamas, Islamic Jihad Form Unlikely Alliance with Mohammed Dahlan
Hamas and the Islamic Jihad movement have agreed to form an unexpected electoral alliance with former Fatah leader Mohammed Dahlan, who currently advises the UAE president. The announcement was made by Mohammed al-Hindi, deputy secretary-general of the Islamic Jihad movement, in statements to the Associated Press (AP). This potential coalition could pose a significant threat to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, also known as Abu Mazen, should Palestinian elections proceed for the first time in two decades.
Abbas had previously announced elections but repeatedly postponed them when signs indicated a potential defeat for his Fatah party. Sources close to Dahlan confirmed the AP report to the Israeli news site Ynet, stating that concrete steps are underway to establish a broad Palestinian coalition in preparation for elections scheduled for November 28 in the Palestinian Authority and Gaza Strip.
A key element of this alliance is the inclusion of prominent Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti on a unified list. The objective behind this move is to construct a strong political entity capable of securing both American and regional legitimacy.
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